Holistic Treatment for a Black Spider Bite

If you have been bitten by a black widow spider, it is going to be painful. This spider produces a neurotoxin protein that can damage your nervous system. Anti-venom is given to fight off the damage of the effects of the venom as well as narcotics for the ensuing pain. If you can't get to a doctor, which is recommended, there are some home remedies that you can administer in the event of a black widow spider bite.

Warning

• According to Brownreclusespider.org, the bite of a black widow spider can be lethal. The pain from this type of bite may not occur until a few hours after the incident. The pain may initially feel as though you were pricked with a pin.

Garlic and Onion

• Best-home-remedies.com recommends applying a piece of garlic or onion to the bite site. These foods contain enzymes that will break down those substances that your body releases in response to pain. Steam or pound the garlic clove or slice of onion before applying it to your skin.

Use Essential Oils

• Essential oils, such as lemon, savory, lavender, basil, thyme and cinnamon contain anti-venomous property and are anti-toxins. Apply these to the bite mark.

Hot and Cold

• Holding a hot water bottle against the bite mark may help relieve pain. Cold compresses and elevation may also help.

Charcoal and Lobelia or Yellow Doc

• Mix charcoal tablets and lobelia together and apply to the wound or drink yellow dock tea until your symptoms go away.

ConsiderUsing Ginko Biloba

• Ginkgo biloba reportedly helps the pain that results from a spider bit